Hashtag: #Collision
Jeffers Suggests Establishing Traffic Patrol Unit
[Opinion column written by Charles H. Jeffers] The number of accidents on Bermuda’s roads, fatal and otherwise, has become a real cause for concern. This is not just an issue that is the burden of our elected officials, Government and Opposition and the Bermuda Police Service, but an issue that should be on the hearts and minds of each of us. The... Read more of this article
Police Launch Social Media Hashtag Campaign
[Updated] Following the recent spate of collisions which have resulted in three deaths in the past few days, the Bermuda Police Service Public and Media Relations Department is starting a grassroots social media campaign entitled “#drivesafelybdansavealife”. A police spokesperson said, ”During the past few weeks we have seen an increase in... Read more of this article
Motorcyclist Remains In ICU After Paget Collision
The 22-year-old Warwick man seriously injured in a two motorcycle collision yesterday morning [Jan 7] is in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 22 year old Warwick man seriously injured in a reported two motorcycle collision that occurred around 5:45am Wednesday,... Read more of this article
Police: Positive Response To Witness Appeals
The police have thanked the public for their assistance regarding witness appeals to recent fatal and serious collisions, saying the “information they provide can prove invaluable in investigating these incidents.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance regarding... Read more of this article
Man In Critical Condition Following Collision
[Updated] As of 7.00am this morning [Jan 7], police are advising motorists to avoid the South Road and Cobbs Hill Road areas in Paget, as there are traffic delays due to a collision on South Road by the junction of Tribe Road 4B. The collision involves two motorcycles, and while further details are limited at this time, we will update as able. Update... Read more of this article
Police Seeking “Critical Witnesses” To Collision
The police said they are conducting an investigation into the road traffic collision that claimed the life of 33-year-old Jereme Cumbermack yesterday morning [Jan 5] in Warwick, and are specifically appealing to the occupant[s] of a dark colored motorcar that was travelling in a westerly direction on Middle Road immediately behind the motorcar involved... Read more of this article
“Bad Driving Culture That Must Be Reversed”
There is “evidence of a general disregard for proper driving behavior and a bad driving culture that must be reversed,” Officer In Charge of the Roads Police Unit Robert Cardwell said today [Jan 5], noting that we had 16 road fatalities last year, while 126 additional people were admitted to the hospital last year with serious injuries as... Read more of this article
33 Year Old Man Dies Following Traffic Collision
[Updated: Police confirm the death of 33 year old Jereme Cumbermack of Sandys, marking the 1st road traffic fatality of 2015] The spate of collisions continue, with this morning [Jan 5] seeing traffic delays due to a collision on Middle Road in Warwick. The police have advised there was a major collision at Morgan’s Road and Middle Road in Warwick... Read more of this article
47 Year Old In Critical Condition After Collision
A 47-year-old Devonshire man who sustained injuries in a collision in Southampton on Friday [Jan 2] is listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit, the police confirmed today. A police spokesperson said, “At last check the 47 year old Devonshire parish man injured in a reported three vehicle collision on South Road in Southampton... Read more of this article
Senator Rabain Left Injured In Hit & Run Collision
[Updated] Opposition Senator Diallo Rabain will spend the beginning of the new year recuperating from injuries sustained in a hit and run accident that occurred on Friday evening [Jan 2] at the junction of Front Street and Court Street, leaving him with a leg fracture. In a post on social media, Senator Rabain said: “I was travelling along east... Read more of this article
One Injured, Traffic Diverted At Warwick Collision
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and motorcycle in the area of Camp Road and South Road in Warwick at approximately 4.45pm this afternoon [Jan 2] where at least one person was injured. Police and Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel attended the scene along with an ambulance which transported the injured person... Read more of this article
Premier: Road Safety Will Be A Priority In 2015
[Updated] The Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley today expressed his sincerest condolences to the families of the two men killed in road traffic collisions in the past few days, adding that addressing “dangerous road practices” will be a “priority of the government in 2015 and beyond.” The New Year’s... Read more of this article
